Heavy metal icons Pantera have announced their first UK and Ireland tour in over 20 years.
Taking place in early 2025, the run will see original members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, continue the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell.
The tour kicks off on 18th February in Glasgow with shows in Leeds, Dublin, Birmingham, and London (full dates below). Artist presale tickets & VIP for these dates will go on sale on Tuesday 18th June at 10am BST and public on sale will begin on Friday 21st June at 10am BST here & LiveNation.co.uk.
The tour will follow Pantera's Download Festival appearance, which is the band's first UK appearance in three decades. They are also supporting Metallica on their North American stadium tour.
Pantera got their start in Arlington, Texas with its best-known lineup, consisting of founding members and brothers, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell, with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Philip H. Anselmo. The group would become one the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history. To date, Pantera has sold 20 million records worldwide and has received four Grammy nominations along with sold out arena tours across the globe.
The 2025 dates for the UK and Ireland tour are:
18 Feb – Glasgow, UK at OVO Hydro
19 Feb – Leeds, UK at First Direct Arena
21 Feb – Dublin, IE at 3Arena
23 Feb – Birmingham, UK at BP Pulse Live
25 Feb – London, UK at OVO Arena Wembley
